By Fatima Saka
The Federal Ministry of Steel Development has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation into the industrial accident that recently occurred in Ogijo, Ogun State.
This commitment follows the Ogun State Government’s decision to indefinitely shut down Quantum Steels Nigeria Limited, located along KM 16, Ikorodu-Sagamu Road, after an accident that claimed two lives and left several others injured.
In a statement issued Wednesday, the Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar Audu, expressed condolences to the victims’ families and assured that the ministry is implementing measures to enhance safety in Nigeria’s steel industry.
“Our attention has been drawn to the unfortunate industrial accident at a steel plant in Ogijo, Sagamu Local Government Area, on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
“The Ministry of Steel Development commiserates with the families who lost loved ones or suffered injuries, as well as the Sagamu Local Government and Ogun State Government during this difficult time.
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“We are taking steps to sanitize the steel industry and will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the immediate and underlying causes of this incident. We will also implement necessary measures to prevent a recurrence,” the minister stated.
Prince Audu called for collaboration among stakeholders to improve workplace safety and prevent further industrial accidents. He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to fostering a safer, more sustainable steel sector to drive Nigeria’s industrial development.
